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2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3036 lb. | 3206 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 43.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 31.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Back in the 1960s VW entreated Americans to "think small." Lately, though, the German manufacturers cars have been getting bigger and bigger. The latest redesign added over two inches to the car's length (now 168 inches) and over two inches to its width (now a midsize-like 71.2 inches. Compared to the 146-by-66-inch, 2,822-pound Mini and the 140-by-64-inch, 2,434-pound Fiat, the 3,340-pound Beetle TDI convertible is a big, heavy car. As noted earlier, solidity and ride quality benefit from this additional bulk. But rear seat room does not. Sure, the Beetle Convertible's rear seat is more viable than the MINI's, but bars to clear rarely come lower. The Fiat is in the same (adults-in-a-pinch) ballpark. In addition to the space shortage, the VW's rear seat back is uncomfortably upright. see full Volkswagen Beetle review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The back seat, if you could really call it that, leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe another 3 in. That being said it fits a car seat with my 6' frame in the front seat ahead of it, so it gets the job done. Once the top goes down the interior space seems adequate. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 2.5L | 1.8T | TDI | R-Line | GSR |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 235/45HR18 tires | 235/40HR19 tires |
| Optional Tires | 235/45HR18 tires | 235/45HR18 tires | 235/40HR19 tires |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door Convertible Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 2.5L | 1.8T | TDI | R-Line |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 235/45HR18 tires |
| Optional Tires | 235/45HR18 tires | 235/45HR18 tires | 235/45HR18 tires | 235/40HR19 tires |
TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | But diesels are slow, right? Back when they were last commonly offered in North America, in the 1980s, absolutely. But not with the latest technology. A diesel engine might produce much less power at 5,000 rpm (which is as fast as the TDI can spin), but how often do you venture near the red line? Down at more typical engine speeds, from 1,500 to 3,000 rpm, the diesel is much stronger than the gas engine, as suggested by their respective peak torque figures (236 vs. 177 lb-ft). In around-town driving the diesel moves the car effortlessly (though from a dead stop the turbo can take a moment to spool up). Technological advancements have also made the latest diesels smoother, quieter, and cleaner. The characteristic diesel grumble is most evident at idle from outside the car, but isn't objectionable even then. Once under way most people's ears wouldn't note anything out of the ordinary. I've never driven a Mini with the 121-horsepower base engine, so I can't report on its performance. The Fiat's 101-horsepower engine is far harder on the ears, and generally feels overwhelmed. see full Volkswagen Beetle review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The 2.5L seems lackluster when it comes to strait line acceleration, but whip the 6 speed auto into Sport mode, and the little Beetle is sure to put a smile on your face when conering. I wouldn't consider the 2.5L with the 6spd AT a sporty car by any stretch, but it is deffinetly peppy enough to make the driving experience fun. I liked the styling and test drove the Turbo W/ 6spd manual. It had a lot of go, but not sporty enough that I could pass over the style of the 50's model. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle.
2014 Volkswagen Beetle MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 2dr Hatch | 2.5L | 20,295 | 19,483 | 820 |
| 2dr Hatch | 1.8T | 20,295 | 19,483 | 820 |
| 2dr Hatch | TDI | 24,595 | 23,611 | 820 |
| 2dr Hatch | R-Line | 24,995 | 23,995 | 820 |
| 2dr Hatch | GSR | 29,995 | 28,795 | 795 |
| 2dr Convertible | 2.5L | 25,170 | 24,163 | 820 |
| 2dr Convertible | 1.8T | 25,170 | 24,163 | 820 |
| 2dr Convertible | TDI | 28,895 | 27,739 | 820 |
| 2dr Convertible | R-Line | 29,395 | 28,219 | 820 |
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